The Berwyn Fire Department has 80 sworn professional firefighters proudly serving the citizens of Berwyn. We currently have 30 certified Paramedics and 11 Emergency Medical Technicians staffing 3 Advance Life Support Ambulances. There are three fire station strategically located in the North Central and South Districts of the City. The 2010 Berwyn Population is listed as 56,657 people residing an area of 3.5 square miles.

Mutual Aid Berwyn is an active participant in a mutual aid group known as MABAS Division 11. Through a mutual aid box alarm system, we and our partner communities share resources and manpower for emergency incidents. This network provides organized responses to incidents that might overwhelm a single community.

EMS/ Rescue Other than firefighting operations, the department is capable of responding to a variety of incidents. Emergency Medical Services is provided by our 3 advance life support ambulances staffed by 2 paramedics. All firefighters are trained and certified as First Responders and can render basic first aid until an advanced life support vehicle is dispatched. Each vehicle carries a variety of first aid equipment and an AED. The members are highly trained in vehicle accidents requiring extrication of injured or trapped parties. We are trained in elevator rescue for people trapped inside. Through our MABAS Division 11 we have specialty trained Technical Rescue members for confined space, high angle, and trench rescues. We are also trained in Hazardous Materials incident responses.

Training Division The ever expanding role of the fire department requires training and updating of skills. The Training Captain directs our personnel towards various goals in keeping with the mission of our fire department. Our personnel may avail themselves of the fire service related courses presented by various agencies in our area.

Fire Prevention Taking a proactive approach, the department also provides Fire Prevention through inspections and public education. Our Citizen's Fire Academy gives residents the opportunity to experience the fire department first hand. The City has adopted the 2012 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code and follows these codes for all Fire Prevention matters.

Fire Chief Denis O'Halloran and all the personnel of the Berwyn Fire Department strive to provide the finest service in fire protection possible, with an eye to the future, enabling the department to more effectively protect the people, property, and businesses of Berwyn.

The Fire and Police Commission will announce future testing dates. The current required qualifications to take the eligibility exam are as follows; Current (within 1 year of the exam date) Candidate Physical Agility Card (CPAT). Certificate from the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal Certified Firefighter 2 Illinois Licensed EMT-P Paramedic and be able to test into Loyola Emergency Medical Services System.

After appointment, residency within the 5 collar Counties of Cook County, Illinois in 1 year.

About Berwyn

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